Kosher and Jewish Life in Ramat Hasharon

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Ramat Hasharon. Information about kosher restaurants, cafes, shops, bakeries or delis, kosher near me location based (GPS) search, & Jewish points of interest, such as shuls, mikvahs, kosher and observant friendly hotels and Jewish community centers in Ramat Hasharon, Israel.

About Ramat Hasharon

Ramat HaSharon is a city located on Israel's central coastal strip in the south of the Sharon region, bordering Tel Aviv to the south, Hod HaSharon to the east and Herzliya and Kibbutz Glil Yam to the north. In 1009, the city had a population of 40,600. Ramat HaSharon, originally Ir Shalom, was a moshava established in 1913 (Hebrew: עִיר שָׁלוֹם, lit. City of Peace) by olim from Poland. Ramat HaSharon is home to the Israel Tennis Center, founded in 1975, which hosts and organizes international, national and regional tennis tournaments. The Geology Museum is located in a Bauhaus style building built in 1945.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Ramat Hasharon

In 1931, the community was renamed Kfar Ramat HaSharon (Heights of Sharon Village). By 1950, the population was up to 900. Rapid population growth in the 1960s and 70s led to construction of many new roadways, schools and parks. Several distinct neighborhood evolved in the 1970s, including Morasha on the southern edge, one with many military and air force personnel in the eastern edge, and many successful professionals moved into the developing city. Ramat HaSharon became a highly desirable place to live in the 1980s as a very safe place, containing many gardens and wide boulevards, and attracting many upper middle class suburban families. Ramat HaSharon was granted city status in 2001. There are around 16 synagogues in Ramat HaSharon, with almost half that number in the area of Neve Magen. There are one or two kosher restaurants near Ramat HaSharon but none actually in the city.

Weather In Ramat Hasharon

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Shabbat times on this page are based on the common Candle lighting formulas - in most locations it is 18 minutes before sunset. If you have any comments or questions regarding Shabbat Times on this page, please contact us

What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!